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🎓✨ Class of 2026 — It's Time! ✨🎓
Your graduation journey starts here! 🎉 Use the QR code below to order your caps, gowns, and graduation gear today.

The link will take you straight to your school's Jostens page — quick, easy, and all about celebrating YOU! 💜🤍

Don't wait… senior year is flying by fast! 🚀

Weekly Memo

💜✨ Marfa ISD Open House & Family Connection Night! ✨💜

We’re excited to welcome all Marfa ISD families — Elementary through High School — to join us for our Open House on Thursday, October 9, 2025!

🕓 4:30–5:00 PM: Visit your child’s classroom, meet teachers, and celebrate the amazing learning happening at Marfa ISD!

🏫 5:00 PM: Head over to the Shorthorn Gym for a Family Connection Meeting — learn about district goals, upcoming initiatives, and ways to stay connected and involved.

Come be part of our Shorthorn family and see all the great things happening across our campuses! 💜🐮

#MarfaShorthorns #FamilyConnectionNight #OpenHouse2025 #OneTeamOneDream #ExcellenceEveryDay

👑💜 Congratulations to our 2025 Marfa High School Homecoming King & Queen! 💜👑

🎉 A big shoutout to Asael Zubia and Ava Flores for being crowned Homecoming King and Queen!

Thank you both for proudly representing your classmates and Marfa ISD! 💪🐮

#MarfaShorthorns #Homecoming2025 #RoyalHorns #ShorthornPride 💜✨

📚✨ SAT Testing This Week! ✨📚

Marfa ISD will host SAT Testing for all Juniors and Seniors this week!

💻 Tuesday, Sept. 30: Students will check that their online testing program is ready to go on their Chromebook or laptop.
📝 Wednesday, Oct. 1: Official SAT Testing Day — students will test using their Chromebook or personal laptop.

🔌 Don’t forget to bring your laptop and charger both days!

Let’s get ready to do our best, Shorthorns! 💜 #MarfaShorthorns #SATReady #ExcellenceEveryDay

💜 It’s Homecoming PEP RALLY Night in Marfa!
Thursday, September 25, 2025

🎉 Parade
Lineup at 6:00 PM in front of the auditorium
Parade kicks off at 6:30 PM and heads back to the football field 🚗✨

📣 Pep Rally at the Football Field (7:15 PM)
*Announcement of Parade Winners 🏆
*Homecoming Court Introductions – junior court- to King & Queen candidates 👑
*Cheer Performances 🎶
*Senior Skit & Snake 🐍 (MHS students only!)
*Burning of the M 🔥
*School Song & Alma Mater 💜

Don’t miss this night full of tradition, pride, and Shorthorn spirit! See you there! 🎇

#MarfaShorthorns #Homecoming2025 #PurplePride #BurnTheM

📣 Attention Parents/Guardians of Marfa High School Seniors! 🎓
🕰️6:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Join us TONIGHT for an online Zoom meeting with important information about college and post-graduation options for your senior.

Thanks to the generous support of the Marfa Education Foundation, Marfa High School has exclusive access to CCC (College • Community • Career)—a resource that gives our seniors unique guidance and opportunities not available anywhere else in the Big Bend Area.

🌟 💻 The Zoom link has been sent via text message to all parents.
✅ No microphone or camera required—just log in, listen, and type into the chat box with any questions or comments.

We encourage all parents to attend and take advantage of this amazing opportunity for our seniors!

💜🐂 #MarfaShorthorns #ClassOf2025 #SeniorSuccess #MarfaEducationFoundation #CCC #CollegeCommunityCareer #BestOfTheBigBend

📢 Attention Marfa High School 10th & 11th Graders!
Get ready for the PSAT at Marfa High School ✍️

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
🎓 Who: Current sophomores & juniors
💲 Cost: FREE for all 10th & 11th graders!
📍 Where: Marfa High School

The PSAT is more than just practice—it’s an important step that helps you prepare for the SAT, qualify for scholarships, and open doors to future opportunities. 🌟

❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Baker for more info.

#MarfaShorthorns #PSATReady #FutureStartsHere #MarfaPride

📢 Attention Marfa High School Juniors & Seniors!
It’s almost time for the SAT at Marfa High School ✍️

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
🎓 Who: Current 11th & 12th graders (FREE for all juniors and seniors!)
📍 Where: Marfa High School
The SAT is more than just a test—it’s a chance to open doors to scholarships, college admissions, and future opportunities. Stay consistent, stay positive, and give your best effort! 💜

💡 How to Prepare:
✅ Follow CCC strategies and study guide resources
✅Take practice tests – get familiar with the format and timing.
✅ Review key subjects – math, reading, writing, and grammar.
✅ Use free resources – check out Khan Academy for SAT practice.
✅ Set a study schedule – make daily practice a habit.
✅ Focus on weak areas – spend extra time where you need it most.

❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Baker for more info.

#MarfaShorthorns #SATReady #FutureStartsHere #MarfaPride

🎉💜 Homecoming Week is Here! 💜🎉

We’re kicking off an exciting week full of Shorthorn pride and tradition! 🐂✨
Here’s everything homecoming COURT participants need to know about:
📣 The Homecoming Parade
🎶 The Pep Rally
👑 Homecoming Court expectations
…and so much more!

Stay tuned, get involved, and let’s make this Homecoming one to remember! 🎊

#MarfaShorthorns #Homecoming2025 #ShorthornPride

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Congratulations to all competitors of the 2025 Desert Stampede Cross Country Meet! 🏅

Marfa ISD proudly hosted this year’s event at the beautiful Marfa Municipal Golf Course, welcoming 350 runners representing 37 teams across 4 divisions.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who made this event possible, and special recognition to Head Cross Country Coach Arron Luna for organizing an outstanding meet that highlighted our student-athletes, many West Texas runners, and showing the beauty of Marfa. 🌟

👏 Congratulations to all the winners and participants!
📊 Full meet results are available here: Arrow Live Results: https://www.arrowliveresults.com/

#MarfaShorthorns #DesertStampede #CrossCountry #WestTexasPride

🍝✨ Spaghetti Dinner – Kickoff to Homecoming Week! ✨🍝

Join us Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Marfa ISD Cafeteria from 6:00–7:30 PM for a special community gathering, presented by the Marfa ISD School Board Members.

💜🐮 Join us as we kick off Homecoming Week with fellowship, community dialogue, and togetherness—in support of our Shorthorns.

Let’s celebrate Homecoming Week the Marfa way—good food, great company, and Shorthorn pride! 🐮💜
#MarfaShorthorns #Homecoming2025 #OneTownOneTeam #ShorthornPride

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